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Scenes from Christmas Morning 2011

December 26, 2011

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The day got even merrier when we surprised my parents with my sister, Andi’s secret arrival from her home in Mexico:

 

Which means my entire family will be in one place this week (it’s rare that all five of the sisters can coordinate locations and schedules) and we’ll be partying.  I hope you are having a happy holiday, too.  I already have posts lined up for you for the rest of the week to end this year.  See you tomorrow!!

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  1. meaganbriggs3 says:

    WICKED!!! You got tickets for me and YOU to go right??? lol! I wish!!!

    The tea kettle! So adorable!!! I love Christmas morning pictures. Greta’s cow is so stinking adorable. I hope she has been playing with it non-stop! Brinley was SO overwhelmed with everything and hit her wall so hard. She passed out for 3 hours after opening gifts!

    Lets chat after the new years!! I wanna hear all about everything! Skype date!!!!!!

  2. Houseofhemingway.blogspot.com says:

    That was one AWESOME video. Made me wish my dad was still around. :)
    Enjoy!

  3. Elizabeth says:

    Wicked!! OMG! Lucky!

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